Lament
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Gm Cm Gm
The choice was mine, and mine completely
Eb F Cm
I could've had any prize that I desired
Gm Cm Gm C#
I could've burnt with the splendor of the brightest fire
Eb F# Gm
Or else, or else I could choose time
Gm Cm Gm
Remember I was very young then
Eb F Cm
And a year was forever and a day
Gm Cm Gm C#
So what use could fifty, sixty, seventy be?
Eb F# Gm
I saw the lights, and I was on my way
C#
And how I lived, how they shone
Eb F# Gm
But how soon the lights were gone.
How to play Lament
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Gm. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.